The Marrow Thieves

Cherie Dimaline

In a future ravaged by environmental collapse, the ability to dream has become a lost luxury, and the Canadian government hunts Indigenous peoples for their bone marrow, believed to hold the key to reclaiming this lost gift. Follow Frenchie, an eleven-year-old Métis boy, as he navigates this treacherous new world, embarking on a journey of survival and self-discovery. This powerful novel weaves together themes of Indigenous resilience, the enduring strength of storytelling, and the fight to preserve cultural identity against overwhelming oppression. Dimaline's narrative echoes traditional Indigenous storytelling, immersing readers in a world where history, memory, and hope are intertwined.

Cherie Dimaline

In a near-future Canada ravaged by climate change and a devastating plague that has stolen dreams from most of humanity, Indigenous people are the only ones who can still dream. This unique ability makes them targets, hunted and exploited for their bone marrow, which holds the key to restoring dreams to the rest of the world. French's journey is one of survival and the desperate search for a new family amidst the ruins of civilization, where hope flickers in the most unexpected places.